My name is Lee Jackson, and these are the actual audio cards I used to record and master what has become my best known work: "Grabbag", often referred to as the Duke Nukem theme song.

The cards were made by Digital Audio Labs and include a CardD Plus with the I/O CardD add-on digital card.  They are made to fit ISA slots and would not work in modern computers, but for the time they were used (circa 1996) they were some of the cleanest, best-sounding cards on the market for professional audio.  I used them to record Grabbag and several other songs during my time as a video game music composer.

Each card comes with its original box.  I have autographed and dated both boxes, and have also autographed the manual for the CardD Plus.  I even found enough blank circuit board space to place an autograph directly onto the I/O CardD add-on card itself.  As an added bonus, I will include a Certificate of Authenticity with the cards stating that I did in fact use these very cards to record digital audio versions of  "Grabbag."

These cards are a major piece of the history of the Duke Nukem franchise and should be of interest to any collector of Duke Nukem memorabilia.

I have followed other paths for the last 8+ years, but now I would like to return to composing music.  Unfortunately, my budget for assembling a proper studio system is running out.  So, in an effort to raise funds that will allow me to complete the system and get back to the real goal of writing new music, I am offering these historic items for auction.

Finally, 10% of the sale will be donated to Drum Corps International (DCI), a nonprofit, global youth activity with far-reaching artistic, educational and organizational influence. Through the annual DCI Tour and more than 35 World Championships in 17 North American cities, Drum Corps International provides entertainment to millions through live performances and nationally-televised events. Drum Corps International is Marching Music’s Major League™.

Please help a once-and-future composer in his struggle to get back onto the right path.  Thank you!

Grabbag is ©1995 Lee Jackson.  All rights reserved.
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